LAS VEGAS – The moment Julianna Pena has worked for her entire career is just three days away, and the next UFC women’s bantamweight title challenger is trying to keep herself grounded despite the bright lights. At UFC 269 on Saturday, Pena (10-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) will take on two-division champion Amanda Nunes (21-4 MMA, 14-1 UFC) in the pay-per-view co-main event. Because of the long, delayed build-up and championship stakes, Pena aims to not let the attention get to her in order to perform at her best. “I’m excited, and I’m ready,” Pena told MMA Junkie on Wednesday at a pre-fight news conference. “Like you said, I have been working for this my entire career
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Julianna Pena stays grounded ahead of UFC 269 title fight: ‘Keep it simple, stupid’ – MMA Junkie